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@richard-streib
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @aditi:
Posted a new Comment on @aditi:
"Welcome Aditi to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a very friendly and informative forum. For many of us the wonder of the..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dawn-t:
Posted a new Comment on @dawn-t:
"Welcome Dawn T to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. So glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @thymos:
Posted a new Comment on @thymos:
"Welcome Thymos to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of dulcimer folks.There is a lot of information here. Let us..."
@richard-streib
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @marie-sebens:
Posted a new Comment on @marie-sebens:
"Welcome Marie Sebens to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. Its great to have you with us. There is a lot of information here about the..."
@richard-streib
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bpalumbo:
Posted a new Comment on @bpalumbo:
"Glad you joined Bpalumbo. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Sounds exciting that you were a dulcimer luthier in BC. Lots of information on this..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @david-w:
Posted a new Comment on @david-w:
"Great to have you join David W. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Look around. There is a lot of information here. If you need help, just ask. We..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @rosalie:
Posted a new Comment on @rosalie:
"Welcome Rosalie to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here for you to enjoy. Please let us know if you have questions."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @wally:
Posted a new Comment on @wally:
"Welcome Wally to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. There is a lot of information here and a good bit of experience and knowledge. Let us..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @leanneb:
Posted a new Comment on @leanneb:
"Welcome LeanneB to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here about all aspects of the dulcimer. Look around and see. If you have..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @hudsonchamberlain:
Posted a new Comment on @hudsonchamberlain:
"Welcome HudsonChamberlain to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. There is a lot of information on this forum. Look things over and be sure to..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cherylg:
Posted a new Comment on @cherylg:
"Welcome CherylG to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. So glad you joined. There is a group on this forum for NC players. You..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @joe:
Posted a new Comment on @joe:
"Great to have you join us, Joe. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. You are so right--the dulcimer is the sweetest music for many of us. Let us know..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @katiewaller:
Posted a new Comment on @katiewaller:
"Great to have you with us. Welcome Katiewaller to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of experience and knowledge represented here. Please ask..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mikeluster:
Posted a new Comment on @mikeluster:
"Glad you joined Mikeluster. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Great to have you on board. There is lots of information here. Let us know if you..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @sfy:
Posted a new Comment on @sfy:
"Glad you joined Sfy. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Great to have you on board. This is a great place to keep up with others who love the..."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @panheader:
Posted a new Comment on @panheader:
"Glad you joined Panheader. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here. Let us know if we can help in any way."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @brandon-brammer28:
Posted a new Comment on @brandon-brammer28:
"Welcome Brandon-Brammer28 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. There is a lot of information here and we welcome questions. The mountain..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @msok:
Posted a new Comment on @msok:
"Welcome Msok to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. The sound of the dulcimer seems to speak to the heart and draw you in. Hopefully this site..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @veekster:
Posted a new Comment on @veekster:
"Glad you joined Veekster. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. You have come to the right place to find whatever information you need and to get some..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Nice looking dulcimore Paula. I know you enjoy it immensely."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Regarding your possum board. Some members have used a piece of 3/4" shelf board cut to width and length. I have always preferred to use 1/4" solid wood,..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @marla-weezer:
Posted a new Comment on @marla-weezer:
"Welcome Marla Weezer to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. Look around....there is a lot of information here. Let us know if you have..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
"Welcome Ccpastork to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. That is a nice looking dulcimer. It appears to be in fine shape. You got it at a good..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Congrats on your new to you dulcimer. It is interesting to note that it has feet on the back. That was somewhat standard in Appalachia long ago. Many people..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @jan:
Posted a new Comment on @jan:
"Welcome Jan to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. You have found the place to be to connect with like minded dulcimer people. There is a..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @catlover:
Posted a new Comment on @catlover:
"Welcome CatLover to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. Congrats on getting your first dulcimer. You are so right about how the drones..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mickelouse:
Posted a new Comment on @mickelouse:
"Glad you joined Mickelouse. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. That is a great dulcimer you bought, I am sure you are enjoying it.There is a lot of..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jimninsa:
Posted a new Comment on @jimninsa:
"Glad you joined JimNinSA. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here as well as a lot of knowledge, experience and..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @ktdx:
Posted a new Comment on @ktdx:
"Welcome Ktdx to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It is good to have you. There is a Beginner Players. Go to the home page, click on groups and then Beginner..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lady-of-the-forest:
Posted a new Comment on @lady-of-the-forest:
"Welcome Lady of the Forest to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So good to have you join us. There is a lot of information here. Look around, join in the..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @conrad:
Posted a new Comment on @conrad:
"Welcome Conrad to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. There is a lot of information here. Great comment in your introduction. Why not start a..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @riley-watts:
Posted a new Comment on @riley-watts:
"Glad you joined Riley Watts. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a really great place to learn all about the mountain dulcimer. Let us know..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @merlinpicker101:
Posted a new Comment on @merlinpicker101:
"Glad you joined, MerlinPicker101. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is all sorts of information here about the mountain dulcimer. Let us..."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brudar:
Posted a new Comment on @brudar:
"Glad you joined Brudar. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. As Kenl noted, there are a number of builders active on this site. You may want to..."
Latest Group Discussions
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A general copyright question
Is there a reliable way to learn if the printed version of the song I...
@Richard Streib 6 years ago - Comments: 4
Seek Ye First
I want to learn the hymn Seek Ye First in noter drone style.The hymnal I...
@Richard Streib 10 years ago - Comments: 17
Which builder for a brighter more traditional voice?
Does anyone recommend a particular builder for a custom instrument to...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 5
Festivals for noter drone style playing
Anyone know of a festival that features mostly or all noter drone style...
@Richard Streib 14 years ago - Comments: 54
Finish wearing on fretboard
I have a Walnut Valley dulcimer I purchased second hand in October...
@Richard Streib 6 years ago - Comments: 12
Observation: Your thoughts welcome
I have noted some wear, albeit slight, on the frets under the melody...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 9
Leonard Glenn Dulcimer
Thought I would ask if anyone has the dimensions of the Leonard Glenn...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 6
Use of Copyright material
If I purchase sheet music, write out the dulcimer tab and play it...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 2
Playing ionian tuning in keys other than D
I prefer ionian mode. Does anyone have a chart or reference which gives...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 30
How to practice effectively
I live in an area without any instructors. I much prefer noter drone...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 11
Noter Drone on a baritone
A novice player here. Is it possible to play in ionian mode noter drone...
@Richard Streib 9 years ago - Comments: 6
Noter drone teacher in central NC
I am interested to find out if there may be a noter drone teacher in...
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 2
Possum board
I am wanting to make a possum board for my dulcimer. First of all, I am...
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 5
CD's in noter drone style
Can anyone recommend CD's with songs played in noter drone style?
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 19
Comments
03/25/25 08:16:07PM @aditi:
Richard! I appreciate the warm welcome. This community has been so kind and encouraging so far and I look forward to engaging more! All best, Aditi
02/24/25 10:58:49PM @msok:
Hi Richard, thank you for the warm welcome! I'm from Japan and currently live here. In Japan, not many people play the mountain dulcimer, and there aren’t any events or communities for it. Even getting accessories like capos can be a challenge. I’m really looking forward to learning more about this instrument, and I appreciate the offer to ask questions. I’ll definitely reach out if I need any advice.
01/23/25 10:18:16PM @dtortorich:
This is Dave Tortorich. I recall that you found a dulimer group. Are you still playing with them?
01/15/25 08:42:26PM @richard-streib:
Ricco, on the home page on the right side banner the dulcimer making group is the third one down. Click on it, On the next page at the top click on join group. Hope that helps.
12/19/24 07:51:28PM @don-patrick:
Thanks for the warm welcome. Wayne Henderson from Carlisle, PA, got me hooked on the mountain dulcimer several years ago (after my wife had repeatedly encouraged me to give the dulcimer a try). This is my first stringed instrument and although rhythmically challenged I seem to have a pretty good ear and enjoy playing. We lived in Carlisle from 2015 to 2020 and played with Wayne and his wife Elissa.
We currently have 2 dulcimers made by Wayne and one made by Benjamin Stone. The latter had been dropped and the neck broken. Wayne was able to masterfully repair it and added mechanical tuners....I didn't have much success with the original tuner pegs. It's a wonderful instrument.
Are there any dulcimer players near Warrenton, VA, that would like to get together and play. I'm an advanced beginner. I'm also a Patron of Bing Futch which allows me to share any of Bing's TAB music and MP3 recordings with folks I play with.
Don
11/20/24 07:21:20PM @rich-h:
Thanks Richard. I'm making a dulcimer from a 30-year-old kit I bought from a neighbor. Interesting work.
Rich H
11/15/24 03:53:43PM @strumelia:
Richard, thank you so much for generously being a Patron member of FOTMD. 
11/05/24 11:04:31AM @geneco:
Richard I will join that thread and look forward to good information from knowledgeable people.
Gene
10/31/24 11:17:29PM @jeannie:
Thank you, Richard. I have to admit, I've been "lurking" for a while before actually joining. So I've already come to appreciate the helpful information here, and I'm looking forward to reading many more of the threads.
